May 11, 2005 The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties Volume 9, No. 37 Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown Page 5, Column 1: “Clyde Brownback 1908-2005 Funeral services for Clyde Brownback, 98, Centerville, were Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Centerville Community Church with Pastor Nancy J. Snyder officiating. Interment was in Centerville Cemetery. Mr. Brownback died Sunday, May 1, at Anderson County Hospital. Clyde Brownback was born December 12, 1908, at Centerville, the son of William and Josie (Browning) Brownback. He was a farmer and stockman. Clyde was a past member of the Grange and was also involved in the 4-H clubs. Clyde and Shirley M., Drake were married February 11, 1940, at Centerville. She preceded him in death on January 31, 1992. Mr. Brownback was also preceded in death by his daughter, Josie Lorene Jackson on November 23, 1995; his son, Marion Leroy Brownback on April 10, 2002; his parents, William and Josie Brownback; his sister, Alice Smith; and three brothers, Otis Brownback, Orville Brownback, and Earl Brownback. Clyde is survived by his son, Burton C. Brownback of Centerville; his daughters, Marylou Kinder of Parker and Laurel Elliott of Overland Park; his brother, Leo Brownback of Mound City; his sister, Doris Erhart of Bucyrus; his daughter-in-law, Carlene Brownback of Centerville; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Music was provided by Regina Broyles, pianist, and Jeannie Kautt, vocalist. Musical selections included “How Great Thou Art”, “Love Me”, and “Trouble In The Fields”. Casketbearers were Keith Brownback, Harold Berts, Eric Jackson, Brad Jackson, Jess Kinder, and Jason Kinder. Honorary casketbearers were Kelly Nickell, Kenneth McGee, and Donald Whitcomb. The family suggests memorials to the Centerville Community Church. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, Garnett, was in charge of arrangements.” “Orland and Isabelle Anne Thompson A memorial service was held on April 30, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the Springfield cemetery for Orland and Isabelle Anne Thompson. Darlene and Dolly Thompson and Kathy Metz offered readings and Eli Thompson played “Taps” before the ashes were interred. After the graveside service, those attending went to Darlene Thompson’s home to share memories and pictures and to eat lunch. Orland Lawrence Thompson was born on October 14, 1920, and died on December 11, 2004. He was the last living child born to Thomas Arch and Bird McNally Thompson. He was preceded in death by five brothers; Darl, Wayne, Norman, Allen, and Thomas and five sisters; Francis, Louise, Lillian, Jean, and Annie. Isabelle, Orland’s beloved wife of many years, was born on February 27, 1921, and died on February 3, 1998. Attending the service were Larry, Kathy, and Katie Thompson, Jerry and Sherry Thompson, and Judy and Tommie Brigham all of Iola; Amanda Riebel, Kari Gull, and Diana Thompson all of Emporia, Dan Thompson of Towanda, Kenneth and Teresa Thompson of Rose Hill, Ed and Michelle Thompson and Gene of Stilwell, Alana Clark of Desoto, Sandee Coppage of Lenexa, Kaci and Jaci Gull and Neil and Yvonne Knight all of Ottawa, Eli Thompson of Paola, Kathy Metz of Kansas City, Missouri, Mary and Larry Max of Omaha, Nebraska, and Dollie and Darlene Thompson of Garnett.” Page 5, Column 2: “Ray Owen Parks 1923-2005 Funeral services for Ray Owen Parks, 81, Garnett, were Friday, May 6, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church in Garnett with Rev. Gary Benjamin officiating. Interment was in Mont Ida Cemetery, Mont Ida. Mr. Parks died Tuesday, May 23, at VA Hospital in Leavenworth. Ray Owen Parks was born June 11, 1923, at Milo, MO, the son of LeRoy F. and Margaret (Smith) Parks. He was a farmer and stockman. Ray liked to fish, hunt, and collected Indian artifacts. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Garnett, the VFW, and was a past member of the Eastern Kansas Sportsman, where he was an instructor for Hunter Safety. He served with the United States Army from 1944-1947 during World War II. Ray and Ruby Leola Long were married February 15, 1948, at Welda. Mr. Parks was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Margaret Parks; his granddaughter, Amber Renee Frankenfield; his brothers, Melvin Parks, Bernie Parks, and Ross Parks; and his sisters, Harriett Oltmanns and Mildred Hiestand. Ray is survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; his sons, Steve Parks and his wife, Shawn, of Richmond and Gary Parks and his wife, Deann, of Ottawa; his daughters, Janette Peine and her husband, Dan, of Newport, WA, and Ronda Frankenfield and her husband, James, of Olathe; his sisters, Vera Wills of Garnett, Lottie Krause of Cleveland, OH, Bonnie Stewart of Waverly, and Faye Little and her husband, Ike, of Oklahoma City, OK. Music was provided by Laura Parks, organist, and Richard Parks, vocalist. Musical selections included “The King Is Coming”, Bringing In The Sheaves”, and “Amazing Grace”. Casketbearers were Sam Hiestand, Gail Long, Charles Lee Parks, Clyde Parks, Ralph Parks, and Merle Rockers. Honorary casketbearers were Joe Mader, Dale Peine, and Les Rockers. The family suggests memorials to the VA Hospital in Leavenworth. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” “Nettie Pearson 1907-2005 Graveside services for Nettie Pearson, 97, Ukiah, CA, were Friday, May 6, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Ruhamah Cemetery, Rantoul, with Rev. Vernon Belew officiating. Mrs. Pearson died Thursday, April 28, at Ukiah Convalescent Hospital in Ukiah, CA. Nettie Pearson was born July 2, 1907, the daughter of Cashius Henry and Amanda Elizabeth Smith. She had lived in California for the past 24 years. Before moving there, she lived in the Rantoul and Ottawa areas. She was a high school graduate. Nettie worked for the Sunflower Ammunition Plant in DeSoto, Warner Manufacturing in Ottawa, cooked at area restaurants, including the Rantoul Café, and helped with the farming. Nettie is survived by her step-daughter-in-law, Doris Eilenstine of Ottawa; her niece, Zetta Goins of Ottawa; her nephew, Donald Smith of Ottawa; and several great-nieces and nephews. Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, was in charge of arrangements.” Page 5, Column 3: “Beulah Hermreck Roeckers 1909-2005 Mass of Christian Burial for Beulah Hermreck Roeckers, 96, Garnett, was Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Joe Cramer officiating. Interment was in Holy Angels Cemetery. Mrs. Roeckers died Monday, May 4, at Anderson County Hospital. Beulah Roeckers was born April 19, 1909, at Selma, the daughter of John O. and Tacy A. (Hicks) Eyman. She attended Minkler School. Beulah worked at Brummel’s Hatchery as an egg processor and at the Garnett Sewing Factory before working at Graves Drug Store, later Kingsolver Drug Store. She was a member of Holy Angels Church and the local garden club. Beulah loved African violets and crocheting, but most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beulah and Fred W. Hermreck were married August 1, 1927, at Garnett. He preceded her in death in 1953. Beulah and Hubert Roeckers were married March 30, 1959, also at Garnett. He preceded her in death in 2002. Mrs. Roeckers was also preceded in death by her son, Fred Hermreck on September 11, 2002; her brothers Earl and Arthur Eyman; and her sister, Myrtle Eyman. Beulah is survived by her son, Larry Hermreck and his wife, Almeda ‘Medie’ of Vero Beach, FL; her step-sons, Richard H. Roeckers and his wife, Shirley, and Henry J. Roeckers and his wife, Ladonna ‘Kay’, all of Garnett; her daughters, Barbara Burwell and her husband Glen, of Manhattan, and Roberta Boyer and her husband, Eddie, of Lawrence; her daughter-in-law, Mildred ‘Mickey’ Hermreck of Lawrence; her sister, Imogene Eyman Barr of Burlingame; her sister-in-law, Juanita Eyman of Topeka; 15 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 15 step-great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and four step-great-great-grandchildren. Music was provided by Jeanine Zentner, organist, and Scott Schulte, vocalist. Musical selections included “Lord Of The Dance”, “How Great Thou Art”, “One Day At A Time”, and “Hymn To Joy”. Casketbearers were Michael Roeckers, Robin Roeckers, Rick Hager, Ron Hager, Steve Boyer, Keith Boyer, Scott Hermreck, and Dave Hermreck. A Rosary was said Friday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Church. The family suggests memorials to Holy Angels Church for Mass Intentions or to Holy Angels School. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” Transcribed for Anderson County Kansas USGENWEB By: Lulu B. Nixon